as in classic
constituting, serving as, or worthy of being a pattern to be imitated
Helen of Troy was supposedly the quintessential beauty of the ancient world
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Recent Examples of quintessential
The knot on the front and the open rounded toe pay homage to your quintessential dress shoes, but the platform profile and wraparound ankle strap add an edgy twist.
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Nina Derwin, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025
Katie Fang Katie Fang brought quintessential Coachella energy to the 2025 edition of the arts and music festival.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2025
At the heart of the hotel, which began as part of the Loews brand, is a multi-story atrium—that quintessential feature of 1980s malls and office complexes.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
The unusual combination of Kurtis, the quintessential anchorman, and Jacobson, a scrappy muckraker, became the yin and yang of local TV news, forming one of the most iconic teams in Chicago broadcast history.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
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Nina Derwin, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025
Katie Fang Katie Fang brought quintessential Coachella energy to the 2025 edition of the arts and music festival.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2025
At the heart of the hotel, which began as part of the Loews brand, is a multi-story atrium—that quintessential feature of 1980s malls and office complexes.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
The unusual combination of Kurtis, the quintessential anchorman, and Jacobson, a scrappy muckraker, became the yin and yang of local TV news, forming one of the most iconic teams in Chicago broadcast history.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quintessential
Adjective
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Although European-style butters have become increasingly popular and more widely stocked, for most of our readers, classic American-style butters like Land O’Lakes are what their dairy aisles are filled with.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2025
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Undercut Pixie While Halle Berry has the most classic look, 2010s Rihanna endorsed the pompadour, contrast cut version of pixies.—
Essence,
Essence,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Mexico has many must-see attractions—jungles, cathedrals, ancient temples, and mighty beaches—and its archeology and scenery are exemplary, and its food and nightlife legendary.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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This creation from Spanish luxury fashion house Loewe is exemplary of former creative director Jonathan Anderson’s penchant for infusing sophistication and whimsy into the brand’s designs.—
Hali Bey Ramdene,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The more dextrous will get perfect curves and straight lines.—
Gabriela Molina Riascos,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2025
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Forget boring—we're talking flattering, versatile, and oh-so-comfy matching sets perfect for exploring new destinations (or just lounging in style).—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Quintessential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quintessential. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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